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Yankees’ Harrison Bader continues playing despite being placed on waivers

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The New York Yankees took some bold steps this week to usher in a new era of younger talent. Recognizing the pitfalls of relying on older, high-salaried veterans, they made the consequential decision to call up prospects Jasson Dominguez and Austin Wells. This duo is set to debut in Friday’s crucial series against the Houston Astros.

Roster Reshuffle: Donaldson Out, Bader on Waivers

To accommodate these promising newcomers, the Yankees opted to part ways with Josh Donaldson and placed Harrison Bader on waivers. Interestingly, Bader, a stellar defensive outfielder, remains in pinstripes for now.